Gris-Gris and Saint John Announce Mangé Loa Holiday Menus

Gris-Gris and Saint John restaurants are excited to announce their annual Mangé Loa Holiday Menus – available December 1–24 at both restaurants (dinner service only). Mangé Loa – meaning ‘the feeding of the Gods’ – is a Haitian Voodoo ceremony and large annual feasting of the gods (‘loa’) featuring a variety of animal offerings, drinks, desserts and more. This holiday menu aims to encompass the many different cultures that shape our local cuisine as we welcome friends and family for the holidays.
 
Saint John 
Price: $75++ (Optional wine pairings + $35)
Reservations: Book online via Resy or call the restaurant at (504) 381-0385. 
Menu:

• First Course: Haitian Salade Russe: Roasted Beets, Carrots, Gold Potatoes, Mayonnaise, Endive, Toasted Peanuts.
  • Wine Pairing: RANGA RANGA, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand.
• Second Course: Tassot Cabrit: Tinder Fried Goat, Epis, Rice and Red Beans, Pikliz.
  • Wine Pairing: DOMAINES BARONS DE ROTHSCHILD "LES LEGENDES,” Bordeaux, France.
• Third Course: Tarte a la Patat: Sweet potato hand pie, Rhum Glaze, Macerated Raisins.
  • Wine Pairing: AMEZTOI RUBENTIS, Txakolina Rosé, Basque Country, Spain.

Gris-Gris
Price: : $75++ (Optional wine pairings + $35)
Reservations: Book online via Resy or call the restaurant at (504) 272-0241. 
Menu:

• First Course: Shrimp Akra: Tarot Root, Gulf Shrimp Puree, Remoulade, Caviar.
  • Wine Pairing: Comtesse de Malet Roquefort, Bordeaux Blanc, France. 
• Second Course: Haitian Queue Boeuf: Oxtail, Pigeon Pea Rice, Mirliton Pikliz. 
  • Wine Pairing: La Nerthe, Coted du Rhone, France. 
• Third Course: Sweet Potato Pie: Whipped Cream, Shaved Nutmeg. 
  • Wine Pairing: Benvolio, Prosecco, Italy.